Computer says no: An expression-analysing AI has been picking out job candidates for Unilever

A US firm is flogging facial-expression software to analyse job candidates' performance in video interviews and make initial selections for companies including Unilever. The Marmite and Persil maker has previously used facial recognition software to analyse shoppers' reactions to in-store displays of products, and is now turning to algorythms to help in choosing its workforce. Hirevue software claims to analyse facial expressions and language to select the best candidates. Job seekers sit in front of a laptop or mobile phone and complete an automated video interview. This is analysed and compared against results from candidates who have already proved to be good at the job, according to The Telegraph.